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WESTERN AUSTRALIA TOWN BY TOWN
Balladonia
Loosely translated, ‘Balladonia’ comes from the
Aboriginal word meaning
‘big red rock’. Balladonia made world headlines in 1979
when space debris from Skylab landed 40 kilometres
east on Woorlba Sheep Station.
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Cultural Heritage Museum, computer-controlled
interactive technology to recreate the area’s history
(Balladonia Hotel complex)
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Arid Desert Woodland (counted among the world’s
oldest and most dense landscapes)
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Newman Rocks is a popular spot for a break from the
long black strip (1 kilometre off road)
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Cape Arid National Park and Israelite Bay access
points (via 4WD track - check conditions
Caiguna
The stunning Baxter Cliffs are named after Edward John
Eyre’s overseer, John Baxter, who tragically lost his life
on 29th April 1841. The ‘90 Mile Straight’ from Caiguna to
Balladonia is the longest straight stretch of highway in
Australia (146.6 kilometres).
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Caiguna Blowhole. 5 kilometres west of Caiguna
(follow the signs)
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‘Australia’s longest straight road’ sign (photo
opportunity)
Cocklebiddy
Originally established as an Aboriginal mission in early
pioneer times, it is a nature lover ’s paradise.
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Chapel Rock formation and picnic area, located
4 kilometres east of Cocklebiddy. Look for a track on
the side of the road
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Twilight Cove is a popular fishing and whale watching
spot, 32 kilometres south of Cocklebiddy (4WD track)
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Eyre Bird Observatory housed in the Historic Eyre
Telegraph Station.
Phone (08) 9039 3450
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Spectacular Baxter Cliffs and Nuytsland Nature
Reserve are located south-west of Cocklebiddy by way
of a rough 4WD track. Check road conditions locally
For more information on these towns click here
to visit: www.australiasgoldenoutback.com
Petrophile teretifloria , Fitzgerald River National Park